Thursday, June 28, 2012

Where does Sophie sleep?

Our Princess Sophie is thoroughly enjoying the cooler, overcast weather at the moment.

She's enjoying it so much that she's rarely off our bed!

Yesterday afternoon I was resting on the bed and stitching. I went out to the kitchen to make a cuppa for Mr E and I- this took me all of 5 minutes - and I come back to this...

She stole my spot!

I asked her to move, but she looks at me with those big green eyes...

...so I pick up my stitching and go sit in the loungeroom instead.

Last night, she made herself comfortable again, this time atop the quilts at the end of our bed.

Today, when I had my usual rest and stitching time, she had taken up residence on Mr E's side of the bed. He tried numerous times to wake her, but to no avail.

And she stayed there ALL day long.

Never have I known a more placid animal. No matter what we do she just curls herself up near us and sleeps. I thank God that Mr E made me cuddle 35 different kittens on the day we went looking for a cat. He wanted to be sure the one I chose would be gentle with a calm nature. Well, his plan worked. She's been with us 18 months now and I can't imagine life without her. Neither can he.

I'm using some different stitches than the pattern suggests along the way. Alicia stitched her sampler with crewel wool, which is thicker that the two strands of Cosmo and Tilda threads I've chosen to use, and so different stitches needed to be used sometimes to maintain the same lovely fullness her letters exhibit.

Oh! another kitty who sleeps on her back - we have one, too, but she is a much, much older lady. We've had Betty for 12 years. She also likes sitting on her tummy on the arm of the sofa with all 4 legs hanging down. The alphabet is great!

Your loveable pet sounds very charming and impish, she looks so contented.Your stitching is lovely Jenny and thank you for your comment about the Breath project. I will show you when I have finished not sure when, still crocheting at the moment.My fabric is cut ready, but I do have a problem outlining the image to my fabric, I use a washable fabric pencil but I cannot seem to get it right(not neat enough) I have left it for the mo and will have another go later.best wishesJulie.C

Miss Sophie is truly beautiful. It's fun how cats just kind of take over, and they are such good company. The magazine is beautiful, Jenny, and your stitching so beautiful and perfect. I really like the pillow bag idea. We drive 2 hours to see the grandkids and I am usually stitching, crocheting or reading and a pillow is nice on your lap so you don't have your head bending so far down. I hope you are feeling 100 percent soon, Jenny. I love all your writings, you do write from your heart!Hugs!!